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escape consequences

[ɪˈskeɪp ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz]
verb phrase
escapar das consequências
1. To avoid or evade the negative results or penalties that would normally follow from an action or wrongdoing
He tried to escape consequences by blaming someone else.
Ele tentou escapar das consequências culpando outra pessoa.
2. To successfully avoid punishment or responsibility for something
The corrupt official managed to escape consequences due to political connections.
O oficial corrupto conseguiu escapar das consequências devido a conexões políticas.
NYC Slang
skate on it; beat the rap; dodge it
Synonyms
evade responsibilityavoid punishmentdodge the bulletget away withshirk accountabilityeludir a responsabilidadefugir das consequências
Antonyms
face the musicaccept responsibilityown up toface consequencesenfrentar as consequênciasaceitar responsabilidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escapar das consequências
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
se safar das consequências
Colloquial variant using 'se safar'
São Paulo
escapar das consequências
Standard formal usage
Portugal
escapar às consequências
Uses preposition 'às' instead of 'das'

Related Idioms & Phrases

get off scot-free - sair ileso
have a get-out-of-jail-free card - ter um salvo-conduto
slip through the cracks - escapar despercebido
face the music - enfrentar as consequências
pay the piper - pagar o preço
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